Pelosi, Trump, and who we are as Americans
Yesterday, Americans were given a unique dichotomy in how leaders of both major parties engage in identity politics. Broader than any single bill or policy, the contrast presents a central choice regarding how we see ourselves and each other. At a weekly news conference Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi questioned...
Instead of criminalising political speech, pass the NO HATE Act
On 29 December the Jerusalem Post published an interview with the US ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. In that article, Friedman stated that reactions were "largely emotional" to the Trump administration's announcement of support to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He went on to state: "We...
Top 5 Israel Related Bills from the Last Congress to Watch in 2018
With congress reconvening this week, we will be watching a few bills which might resurface in the new session. While there are always many concerning bills introduced each Congress, most linger without significant support. As such, the below is an abbreviated list of the bills we would highlight that have...
In 2017 Races, Bigotry is the Loser
This year’s election results demonstrated Americans’ resolve to soundly reject bigotry of all forms when choosing representatives. That resolve was on full display in Alabama’s recent special election when former prosecutor Doug Jones defeated Judge Roy Moore with a comfortable margin to become the state’s next Senator. There was surprise...
Rating the Response: Hate Crime Legislation, Reporting, and Data Collection in the United States
Rating the Response: Hate Crime Legislation, Reporting, and Data Collection in the United States provides a clearinghouse for hate crime-related information pertaining to every state and the District of Columbia. You can use this resource to learn about the relevant legislative and regulatory commitments to address hate crime within your state....
Protect Civil Rights, Reject Kenneth Marcus’ nomination to the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education
This week, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing for nominees to serve in the Departments of Labor & Education, including Kenneth Marcus, nominee to lead the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education. As our political environment has seen an increase...
As the world gets ready to celebrate Christmas and sing about Bethlehem, not many actually know about the town where Jesus was born, or the people who live in it today. The town is situated south of Jerusalem in the West Bank, an area that has been occupied by Israel...
AAI Responds to President Trump's Decision on Jerusalem
Contact: jsalan@aaiusa.org For Immediate Release: December 6, 2017 Official Statement from AAI President James Zogby (Washington) The following is a statement from Arab American Institute President James Zogby on President Trump’s announcement regarding Jerusalem: Listening to President Trump's announcement regarding Jerusalem was profoundly disturbing. It's a devastating blow: to Muslims and Christians...
SCOTUS allows Muslim Ban 3 to take full effect
The Supreme Court released two identical, 1-page orders this week regarding Muslim Ban litigation. The effect of the orders is to allow the Presidential Proclamation, widely referred to as Muslim Ban 3, to temporarily take full effect, overruling a district court injunction out of Hawai’i and a restraining order from...
AAI American Attitudes Poll In the Press
Newsweek: TRUMP IS MAKING MUSLIMS MORE POPULAR EVEN AS HATE CRIMES AGAINST THEM INCREASE BY MICHAEL EDISON HAYDEN ON 12/5/17 AT 12:48 PM The Supreme Court just unleashed the latest version of President Donald Trump's travel ban, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Americans share the president’s critical views of Muslims. Favorable opinions...
